Clean HEET has reopened with base awards of $10,000 to $15,000 for eligible wood-burning-to-heat-pump projects. Applications close March 10, 2027 at 5 p.m. PST. For a gas-furnace replacement, start with your electricity provider instead: utility awards have different equipment, income and timing rules. Secure any required approval before ordering equipment.
Official program pages checked November 7, 2026. Funding and approval remain the program operator’s decision.
Which program fits your home?
| Program and official source | Published HVAC amount | Who should check it | Application timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean HEET | Base maximum $10,000 to $15,000; up to $10,000 more for qualifying low-income participants | Homeowners within Air District boundaries replacing an eligible, operational wood-burning device | Apply by March 10, 2027; obtain a Notice to Proceed before a deposit, order or work |
| SVCE Home Rebates | Gas replacement: $2,000 standard or $3,000 income-qualified; electric-resistance replacement: $500 or $1,500 | Eligible SVCE accounts and existing homes; no single-stage or dual-fuel systems | Approval before installation; normal reservation is 120 days, with separate emergency rules |
| WestLight Energy | $1,500 base; CARE or FERA may add $1,000 | WestLight customers replacing qualifying fuel-fired heating with an all-electric heat pump | Apply within 90 days after installation; no advance reservation |
| San José Clean Energy EcoHome | $1,500 standard or $2,500 for an eligible Environmental Justice Community household | SJCE customers replacing gas heating; qualifying ducted or ductless equipment | Reserve before work; funds normally held for 120 days |
| Alameda Municipal Power | Up to $2,000 | Eligible AMP residential customers replacing the entire gas furnace with all-electric HVAC | Submit within six months of purchase; final permit and equipment evidence required |
These are separate pathways, not amounts to add together. The rebate finder includes additional municipal, income-screened and manufacturer programs. Choose the county and heat-pump HVAC filter, then read the requirements on the official page.
A Sunnyvale address does not by itself prove SVCE enrollment. A San José address does not prove SJCE eligibility. Check the account on the bill. Ava’s incentive finder can help an Alameda County homeowner locate offers, but an entry in a search directory is not an approved Ava payment.
Clean HEET: check the old heater before choosing the new one
The new round replaces eligible wood-burning equipment, not an ordinary gas furnace. Its November guidelines set base caps by device: $15,000 for eligible pre-2015 wood or pellet stoves and inserts, $10,000 for 2015–2019 wood stoves or inserts, and $12,000 for an open-hearth fireplace. Qualifying low-income participation can add up to $10,000; an eligible second device can add up to $3,000. Awards cannot exceed eligible costs after other incentives.
The old device must be operational and in use, with at least 0.1 cord of annual wood consumption. The replacement must heat the same living space. A licensed contractor must permanently decommission the old device, and the heat pump cannot be paired with combustion heating. The main page and guidelines differ on some device-year details; have the Air District confirm your exact device before budgeting an award.
Apply in the order your program requires
- Identify the account and existing equipment. Save the electricity bill, heating fuel, equipment labels and before photos. For Clean HEET, include the wood-burning device and its room.
- Get an itemized project proposal. List the indoor and outdoor model numbers, electrical work, permits, decommissioning and total price before incentives. Check any required contractor enrollment.
- Confirm approval timing. Clean HEET, SVCE and SJCE require approval before starting under their normal rules. WestLight instead takes an application after installation. Do not assume one program’s sequence applies to another.
- Keep completion evidence. Retain the paid invoice, model and serial numbers, permit approval and photos. Clean HEET requires completion within 120 days of its Notice to Proceed and reimburses after review; it is not an upfront discount.
- Submit and retain the receipt. Assign the application to a named person and record the deadline. Keep the gross project cost visible until the program confirms payment.
Which old incentives should stay out of the estimate?
Federal 25C and 25D ended after December 31, 2025. BayREN Home+ has also ended. BayREN’s current EASE Home program supports qualifying weatherization; it does not publish a general fixed heat-pump HVAC rebate.
TECH’s current notice announces a November 2 opening for eligible San Fernando Valley households. That geography does not include the Bay Area. HEEHRA single-family funding remains fully reserved from February 24, 2026, and multifamily funding from September 1. A waitlist is not a reservation approval.
Manufacturer offers have separate terms. Daikin’s current promotion, for example, specifies qualifying R-32 FIT combinations, participating contractors and purchase dates through December 31, 2026. Do not treat every system from a brand as eligible, or assume a rebate combines with another discount.
Turn the approved scope into an installation plan
Our heat-pump installation service starts with a free installation assessment. Bring the program requirements to that visit. For a Daikin system, the proposal needs the complete equipment combination, not just the brand name. A rebate does not replace the sizing and electrical checks needed for the home.
Use the installation cost guide to compare the work included in proposals. For an existing system that needs repair, the diagnostic visit is $99, credited toward the repair. Contact us with the address, existing heating fuel and any reservation approval you already have.
Key takeaways
- Clean HEET is accepting applications through March 10, 2027 at 5 p.m. PST; approval must come before a deposit, equipment order or work.
- Utility rebates follow your actual electricity account, existing heating fuel and proposed equipment.
- SVCE lists a $2,000 standard rebate for a qualifying gas-furnace replacement; WestLight and SJCE list $1,500 standard offers under their own rules.
- The November TECH opening serves eligible San Fernando Valley homes, not Bay Area addresses. HEEHRA remains fully reserved.
- Federal 25C and 25D are unavailable for new 2026 projects. Do not include them in the budget.
Related questions
Is Clean HEET open again?
Can I combine a utility rebate and a manufacturer offer?
Does the new TECH funding cover the Bay Area?
Which utility should I check first?
Is the federal heat pump tax credit available for a 2026 installation?
Need help with your system? Call (925) 999-4095 or book a visit. Repair diagnostics are $99, credited toward the repair. Installation assessments are free.
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